dong1 nin4 gam1 jat6當年今日当年今日
Jyutpingdong1 nin4 gam1 jat6
Yaledōng nìhn gām yaht
Definition
This day in history; events that happened on the same date in previous years.
colloquialtime
How it's used
This phrase is heavily associated with media and social media features that highlight past events occurring on the current calendar date. It carries a nostalgic or reflective tone, often used when reminiscing about personal memories or significant public news from years ago. It functions as a fixed temporal marker rather than a literal description of a single day.
Examples
What major events happened on this day in history?
Looking back at this day in history, ten years have already passed.
Related words
Common phrases
this day in history review
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal way to say 'today in the past year,' but it specifically refers to the same calendar date across different years. It is not used to describe a specific historical event in a narrative unless you are explicitly referencing the anniversary of that event.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
